Pro Bike Races Return To Charleston
The 2026 USA Cycling Professional Road National Championships will take place June 16-21 on the roads of downtown Charleston.
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A Primary Recount, An Agency Deficit And Termination Of A Farming Grant, This West Virginia Week
At least one primary election race is headed for a recount. Also, an independent audit finds a critical deficit that could affect struggling families. And, the termination of a federal grant program for first time farmers is leaving some growers – and communities – in a bind.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHow Hurricane Helene Affected Substance Use Recovery, This West Virginia Morning
It’s been a year-and-a-half since Hurricane Helene ravaged central Appalachia. Communities are still recovering, including those who were already in recovery for addiction.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsRenewable Energy Grows Nationwide, Including W.Va.
A recent study from the group Environment America finds renewable power generation in West Virginia almost doubled over the last decade, and most of it in the last two years.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsSoaring Electricity Costs, This West Virginia Morning
We hear the latest story from The Allegheny Front, a public radio program based in Pittsburgh, that reports on environmental issues in the region. In this story, we learn how electricity costs are on a sharp rise despite a record year for solar and battery construction.
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Affording A Gym Membership And Increasing Electricity Costs, This West Virginia Morning
If you’re looking to sign up for a new gym membership this year, it’s worth looking into whether your health insurance will help with some or all of the cost. And, soaring electricity costs and the slow growth of renewable energy.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsApCo Buys Out-Of-State Wind Farm To Balance Portfolio
Appalachian Power announced the purchase of the Top Hat Wind Facility in Logan County, Illinois last week. It will provide power to large industrial customers interested in having renewable generation in their energy portfolio.
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